Group Bookings

Hen Parties/ Birthday Parties/ Team-building Events/ Kids' Parties

Enjoy a unique and memorable experience with your friends, family, or colleagues. Contact us to learn more about our customizable group options!

Before you choose your package… Throwing or Hand Building, or both?

Throwing

What is Throwing?

In pottery, "throwing" refers to the process of shaping the clay on a potter's wheel. The term comes from the Old English word "thrawan," which means to twist or turn. During throwing, the potter uses their hands to mould the clay as the wheel spins, allowing them to create symmetrical, round forms like pots, vases, and bowls.

What Will You Make?

Make your very own bowls on the potters wheel. Your tutor will demonstrate the technique of throwing on a potters wheel and take you step by step through the process of making a bowl. Then its your turn! Its great fun for both children and adults. In our relaxed and creative studio you, your friends and family will have an excellent time.

OR

Hand Building

What is Hand Building?

In pottery, "hand building" is a technique used to create ceramics without the use of a potter's wheel. It involves shaping clay using only one's hands and simple tools. There are several common methods of hand building which we teach here at Cardiff Pottery Workshops.

What Will You Make?

Choose from a range of specially designed projects for your party in our hand building area. Your tutor will demonstrate the techniques needed to create your chosen project, such as make your own bowl or make and paint your own plate, if you have a specific project we would love to hear your ideas and see if we can accommodate these for your special occasion. Great for all ages and all levels of experience. 

Kindly ensure that you are confident in the final number of attendees before making a booking. Once the booking is confirmed and payment is made, it becomes non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding.

Children’s Parties

Want to book? Please send us your details by clicking on our CONTACT US button below.

While we can potentially accommodate groups of up to 25 people during the week, Saturdays do get particularly busy in the studio so we have to limit numbers for group bookings on that day as follows: 

Morning session - maximum 12 kids
Afternoon session - maximum 20 kids

Hen Parties/ Birthday Parties /Team-Building Events

Want to book? Please send us your details by clicking on the CONTACT US button below.

While we can potentially accommodate groups of up to 25 people during the week, Saturdays do get particularly busy in the studio so we have to limit numbers for group bookings on that day as follows: 

Morning session - maximum 12 people
Afternoon session - maximum 20 people

Examples of Hand Building Workshops

Push Press Bowl, Make and Paint Plate.

Cancellations need to be made one week before the booking date in order for us to be able to reschedule.

DISCLAIMER:

  • Working with clay can be very messy. We supply aprons but it is probably best if you come to the classes in clothes and footwear you don't mind getting dirty. No watches or Jewellery to be worn and you may want to tie your hair back in preparation. Cardiff Pottery Workshops Foundation will not be held responsible for any damage to clothing, shoes, Jewellery, watches or mobile devices whilst in the studio.

  • Unfortunately if you miss a class this cannot be taken at a later date and no reimbursement will be offered.

  • Classes start on time and if you are late you can join the class but time cannot be made up at the end of the workshop.

  • Classes must be paid for in full.

  • Please be aware you are in a working studio and due care and attention must be given. Inductions will be given on the equipment you will be using. You must not use any other equipment in the studio. Cardiff Pottery Workshop Foundations will not be held responsible for any injury you may incur if you break the rules of the studio.

  • We want you to have the best experience during your time in the studio and part of that is making sure all participants comply with our health and safety procedures. You must sign a form agreeing to comply with our Health and Safety practice. The company reserves the right to exclude any participant if they consistently fail to meet any of these conditions.

  • All work made in classes will be bisque fired and glazed. Please be aware that although every due care and attention is given to every piece we put in the kiln, once inside the kiln we cannot be held responsible for any work that cracks, explodes or is damaged due to another object exploding. This unfortunately, is out of our hands and is part of the many difficulties of working with clay.

  • We endeavour to have all finished work ready for collection within 5 weeks. After this date we hold all work for a minimum of 12 weeks. Any work not collected after this date will unfortunately be discarded due to minimal studio space. Collection of work is the responsibility of the maker.

  • All images on the website are used for inspiration purposes only. All examples and designs belong to Kelly Campbell of Cardiff Pottery Workshops. All work created on a Saturday Workshop will be glazed in a Dolomite glaze which is white/tan mix and not as the images above.

  • Unfortunately we have a no alcohol policy when working in the studio, as you will be working with machines.